The City of Columbia, Missouri is seeking bids for the construction of a new passenger boarding bridge at the Columbia Regional Airport. The project includes the procurement, construction, installation, and testing of a new passenger boarding bridge, as well as the installation of ancillary equipment such as pre-conditioned air units, ground power units, and potable water cabinets. The project requires the contractor to work on an operating airport, and the contractor must be familiar with the requirements of working on an airport. The contractor must also comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The key aspects of the job include:
• Procurement, construction, and installation of a new passenger boarding bridge
• Installation of ancillary equipment such as pre-conditioned air units, ground power units, and potable water cabinets
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Work on an operating airport, requiring familiarity with airport operations and safety protocols
• Completion of the project within 120 days
Some of the key requirements for the contractor include:
• Providing a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid price
• Providing performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price
• Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Completing the project within 120 days
• Providing a professional electrical engineer licensed in Missouri to design electrical power from existing points of connection to the passenger boarding bridge, pre-conditioned air unit, ground power unit, and potable water cabinet.
The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technical defects, and to select the bid deemed most advantageous to the city.